Dressing Down The Pounds

1. Minimize Your Middle- Avoid anything too-tight and clingy.- Keep the pattern/color of your top simple; bright colors and prints will only draw attention to that area.- Tops with ruching and draping are great to camouflage your stomach- V-neck tops are also great as they draw the eye upward; add a standout necklace to hold attention upwards.- Pair with leggings to balance proportions (and make legs look good while you’re at it).- Finish off with dark heels to create clean lines.

2. Trim Your Hips and Thighs- A pair of well-fitting dark jeans will be your best friend; avoid too much stretch in the fabric as you want to create structure.- Pair with a heeled boot or shoe to make legs look even longer.- Select tops that will define a waist and skim hips such as peplum.- If opting for a printed peplum top, remember to select prints that overlap as it’s the space in-between the pattern that can make one look bigger.- Use accessories to your advantage. Avoid handbags that hits at your hips and thighs as eyes will go straight there. Under the shoulder the bags, combined with eye-catching jewelry, will bring attention up.

3. All Over Slimmer- Baggy clothes will only make you looking bigger; opt for clothes that fit well.- Color can be your best friend; place it where you want people to look.- Lighter fabrics will give you an overall lighter look. - A soft chiffon shirt is a great piece as you can opt for color and the flowy, yet tailored fit is visually slimming.- High-wait jeans and skirts are flattering as they hit the narrowest part of the body; consider tucking the top in for a skirt to create a tiny waist.- Opt for skinny bangles and necklaces. - Don’t forget your heels! A few inches of height will make you look inches smaller.

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